Founders Live Cotonou

Founders Live returns to Cotonou!

Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes audience Q&A

YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Bénin.

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Starring

Henry Ukoha as the City Leader

Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

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Agenda

18:00 - Networking and Happy Hour

19:00 - Announcements, Sponsors and Pitch Competition

20:00 - Networking and After-Party

Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• The Professional Boost membership with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
• An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall

Our Partners

Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!

This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.

Prizes start at just 250 votes.

Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament.

Grand prize includes a trip to Seattle for our incredible Founders Live Athletes: Big Game Bash during World Cup 2026!

Free entry through October 15!

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